CPSC, The Step2 Company Announce Recall of Toy Drumsticks
CPSC recall 03128 · announced May 22, 2003 · The Step2 · 800 units affected
The product
The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9 inches long.
The hazard
The tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and Step2 are aware of one incident, where a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part.
Sold at: Toy stores and online retailers sold the drum sets nationwide, from February 2002 through April 2003, for about $30.
Consumer contact: The Step2 Company at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.step2.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.